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What does a nonprofit role actually pay in Southern California?

Built from every salary range published on SoCal Nonprofit Jobs and validated against nonprofit IRS Form 990 data. Updated daily.

✓ Verified against IRS Form 990 | ✓ Nothing published below 5 people | ✓ Percentile ranges shown only with 10+ postings

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6,468
Salary observations
133
Occupations
185
Nonprofit employers
10
Counties

All occupations

Administrative Support

Administrative Assistant61$46,800
Receptionist / Front Desk38$46,280
Office & Records Clerk25$47,840
Office Manager / Office Coordinator15$60,320
Executive Assistant13$71,652
Interpreter / Translator5$54,080

Animal Services

Animal Care Associate24$44,720
Animal Protection Officer9$74,880
Veterinary Technician (RVT)8$58,240

Behavioral Health & Counseling

Mental Health Therapist / Clinician286$74,880
Substance Use Counselor132$58,240
Peer Support Specialist / Family Partner104$52,000
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)79$87,000
Behavior Technician (RBT / Interventionist)75$54,080
Clinical Supervisor57$93,952
Clinical Program Manager40$80,000
Crisis Counselor39$49,920
Mental Health Worker / Rehabilitation Specialist36$50,440
Behavior Specialist19$47,840
Psychologist16$135,200
Psychiatrist6$272,500

Case Management & Social Services

Case Manager533$52,000
Care Manager / Care Coordinator115$55,120
Outreach Worker / Community Health Worker75$50,960
Social Worker41$70,720
Family Support Worker / Advocate33$53,040
Intake & Enrollment Specialist30$56,680
Victim Advocate (DV & Crisis Response)25$47,840
Case Management Supervisor14$70,304

Community Engagement & Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Coordinator / Manager23$52,000
Community Engagement & Relations Coordinator8$53,560

Development & Fundraising

Development Coordinator40$54,600
Development Director33$111,000
Grants Manager / Grant Writer18$85,500
Corporate & Community Partnerships Officer18$80,000
Major Gifts & Individual Giving Officer15$89,620
Special Events Manager10$81,250
Development Manager8$72,076
VP / Chief Development Officer5$187,500

Direct Care & Residential Services

Residential Support Staff196$42,640
Direct Support Professional (DSP)140$41,600
Life Skills Coach / Community Coach66$43,680

Education & Early Childhood

Early Childhood Teacher120$53,040
Teacher Aide / Instructional Assistant66$46,800
Tutor35$43,680
Teacher (K-12)29$62,400
Instructional Coach15$66,560
School Administrator7$101,202
Academic & College Advisor5$61,360

Executive Leadership

Chief Operating Officer (IRS Form 990)110$204,474
Chief of Staff (IRS Form 990)15$212,632
Executive Director / CEO9$190,000

Facilities & Maintenance

Maintenance Technician83$52,000
Custodian / Janitor32$43,680
Facilities & Grounds Manager11$77,652

Finance & Accounting

Accounting Clerk (AP/AR & Billing)44$56,160
Staff Accountant35$72,652
Financial & Budget Analyst20$78,520
Grants & Contracts Administrator18$71,500
Payroll Specialist16$53,560
Accounting Manager16$97,500
Controller10$150,440
Director of Finance6$119,500
Chief Financial Officer5$192,500

Food Services

Cook / Chef60$43,680
Food Service & Events Worker25$46,800

Healthcare & Medical Services

Medical Assistant91$52,000
Licensed Vocational Nurse80$72,996
Registered Nurse29$109,200
Physician28$265,000
Dental Assistant25$53,040
Pharmacy Technician24$55,120
Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant18$44,720
Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA)17$155,000
Clinic Manager / Practice Administrator16$92,500
Patient Services Representative16$50,960
Health Educator12$53,560
Pharmacist9$154,960
Speech-Language Pathologist8$96,500
Dentist5$180,000

Housing & Homeless Services

Shelter Specialist / Residential Monitor350$44,720
Housing Navigator / Housing Specialist79$52,000
Property Manager19$52,000
Real Estate & Asset Manager5$75,200

Human Resources

Human Resources Generalist34$72,622
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist23$60,320
Human Resources Coordinator20$56,680
Human Resources Director14$135,000
Learning & Development Specialist9$72,413
Human Resources Manager6$84,506

Information Technology

IT Support Specialist / Help Desk25$62,400
Systems Administrator (Business Applications)13$92,500
IT Director / IT Manager12$92,500
Software Developer5$110,000
Staff Attorney71$89,000
Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist36$65,000
Policy & Government Relations Director (IRS Form 990)30$195,284
Managing / Supervising Attorney25$112,500
Paralegal20$65,520
Legal Advocate & Legal Services Coordinator11$63,440

Marketing & Communications

Communications & Digital Media Specialist21$72,800
Marketing & Communications Director9$127,500
Marketing & Communications Manager8$87,616
Marketing & Communications Coordinator6$54,080

Operations

Customer Service Representative35$41,600
Business & Operations Analyst31$82,500
Operations Manager26$77,500
Operations Coordinator23$54,080
Project Manager14$87,000
Operations Director6$105,230

Programs

Program Manager254$74,250
Program Coordinator184$56,160
Program Director168$102,188
Program Supervisor106$66,560
Program Specialist79$59,280
Program Assistant60$43,680

Research, Data & Evaluation

Data & Evaluation Manager7$82,400
Data Analyst7$52,500

Retail & Social Enterprise

Retail Associate56$35,360
Store Manager26$43,680

Safety & Security

Security & Safety Officer56$45,760

Transportation, Warehouse & Logistics

Driver64$45,760
Warehouse & Inventory Associate17$44,720

Workforce Development

Job Coach (Supported Employment)41$44,720
Employment Specialist36$50,960
Job Developer14$52,000
Work Crew Leader (Conservation Corps)14$47,840
Career Coach / Workforce Navigator9$49,920

Youth Development & Recreation

Youth Program Leader408$42,640
Expanded Learning Site Coordinator104$45,760
Enrichment Instructor93$45,760
Camp & Recreation Staff76$41,080
Youth Development Specialist17$43,680
How this page is built
Figures reflect 6468 salary observations from public job postings across 10 Southern California counties, 2024–2026, annualized (hourly × 2,080) with titles standardized to a nonprofit occupation taxonomy. Percentiles are published only when an occupation reaches 10 observations. No cell is shown for any group with fewer than 5. Executive figures are cross-checked against IRS Form 990. Data through November 07, 2026. Slugs, canonical URLs, and structured data are stable across rebuilds.